CELIA SENNON

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/celia-sennon/

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Newark Housing Authority, Newark NJ October 2023-Present Program Coordinator - Section 8 Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator (FSS)

• Charged with rebuilding the structure of the Family Self Sufficiency Program including administrative duties, support services, case management and community engagement

• Ensure the FSS program is conducted in compliance with HUD approved action plan.

• Responsible for planning, developing and maintaining goals designed to increase the economic self- sufficiency of low-income families, to reduce their need for subsidized programs and services

• Manage all briefings and meetings and present information to promote the FSS Program

• Recruit and provide support services to 75 program participants and maintain a waiting list CitiLeaf Housing, New York, NY March 2023 - August 2023 Social Worker

• Managed a case load of 38 residents within a supportive housing facility for people living with AIDS, who are formally homeless and part of the LGBTQI+ community.

• Provided direct services including supportive counseling to residents with multiple diagnoses such as major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, depression, substance use, and Paranoid Schizophrenia. Coordinated discharge planning for clients with multiple psychiatric hospitalizations and emergency room visits.

One On One Chicago, Workforce Development, Chicago IL August 2022 – March 2023 Program Coordinator

• Completed intake, assessment, reassessment, and individual employment plans

• Provided one-on-one case management services and specialized employment coaching

• Instructed soft skill training and basic computer classes. Conducted activities of daily living workshops

• Assisted adults and youth in the Chicago community dealing with mental illness, substance abuse, incarceration, domestic violence, gun violence, learning disability and homelessness.

• Identified barriers that prevent clients from achieving established goals and provide solutions. Touch Gift Foundation

Program Coordinator March 2022 August 2022

• Administered TABE pre and posttest for the Adult Literacy Program

• Identified learning barriers and provided referrals as needed

• Monitored and documented students’ progress towards earning a high school equivalency diploma Near West American Job Center, Workforce Development Chicago IL Program Coordinator Desktop August 2017-Oct 2021

• Completed eligibility and desk top audits. Completed corrective action plans with case managers

• Determined accuracy and completion of all client’s physical and electronic files

• Partnered with DHS to manage the WIOA employment and training program

• Conducted weekly meetings with DHS case workers to report client’s progress CAMBA HIV Unit, Brooklyn, New York September 2010-Dec 2016 Case Manager

• Provided comprehensive case management. Collaborated with the New York City Department of Corrections and Parole to integrate returning citizens with HIV back into mainstream society and the workforce

• Secured housing for individuals with substance abuse, mental illness, learning disability, domestic violence etc.

• Assisted with applications for benefits such as Medicaid, Disability, Social Security and SNAP, TANF Harlem United Community AIDS Center, NY, NY May 2000- September 2010 Coordinator Life Skills Program

• Managed life skills program for individuals affected by AIDS/HIV, mental illness, substance use, depression domestic violence and history in incarceration

• Provided comprehensive case management to residents in the transitional housing program

• Coordinated transition to permanent housing. Accompanied clients to all appointments for advocacy purposes

• Conducted weekly contact including groups and one-on-one sessions EDUCATION

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY, New York, NY Received 2010 Master of Public Administration

MONROE COLLEGE, New York, NY

Bachelor of Business Administration Received 2005

INTERBORO INSTITUTE, New York, NY

Associate in Secretarial Studies Received 2001